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Corn May '23 (ZCK23)

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Corn Futures Market News and Commentary

Corn Closes Higher to Start the Week

Corn futures posted Monday gains of 1 ¼ to 5 ¾ cents across the board on Monday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 5 3/4 cents at $4.25 1/4. 

Monday morning’s Export Inspections report showed 1.644 MMT (64.73 mbu) of corn shipped in the week of 4/23. That was 1.33% below the same week last year and a 5.67% drop from last week. Mexico was the largest destination of 388,791 MT, with 234,765 MT shipped to Colombia and 196,816 MT to South Korea. The marketing year total is now 53.441 MMT (2.104 bbu) of corn shipped since September 1, which is 30.64% above the same period last year.

NASS Crop Progress data showed the US corn crop at 25% planted as of Sunday, which was 6% ahead of the 5-year average pace of 19%. The crop was also 7% emerged, which is 3 percentage points faster than normal. 

 A South Korean importer purchased 65,000 MT of wheat in a private deal late on Friday.

May 26 Corn  closed at $4.60 3/4, up 5 3/4 cents,

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Contract Specifications

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Contract
Corn
Contract Size
5,000 bushels
Tick Size
1/4 cent per bushel ($12.50 per contract)
Trading Hours
7:00p.m. - 7:45a.m. and 8:30a.m. - 1:20p.m. (Settles 1:15p.m.) (Sun-Fri) CST
Exchange
CBOT
Point Value
$50
Margin/Maintenance
$1,072/975
First Notice Date
04/28/23
Expiration Date
05/12/23 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Corn May '23
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior May Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Apr 21, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
749,591 (-12,552)
957,836 (-6,494)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
480,510 (+21,467)
216,778 (+6,616)
Producers - Long / Short
388,549 (-24,534)
899,557 (-9,158)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
333,604 (+12,390)
30,841 (+3,072)
Managed Money - Long / Short
327,557 (+30,363)
145,344 (+768)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
152,953 (-8,896)
71,434 (+5,848)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
621-6 +1.85%
on 04/27/23
682-4 -7.22%
on 04/18/23
-22-6 (-3.47%)
since 04/12/23
3-Month
606-6 +4.37%
on 03/10/23
684-6 -7.52%
on 02/14/23
-45-0 (-6.63%)
since 02/10/23
52-Week
573-6 +10.37%
on 07/22/22
766-4 -17.38%
on 05/17/22
-122-0 (-16.15%)
since 05/12/22

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Corn Closes Higher to Start the Week

Corn futures posted Monday gains of 1 ¼ to 5 ¾ cents across the board on Monday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 5 3/4 cents at $4.25 1/4. Monday morning’s Export Inspections...

ZCZ26 : 489-4s (+1.08%)
ZCN26 : 469-2s (+1.24%)
ZCK26 : 460-6s (+1.26%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.5183 (+1.19%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.2533 (+1.36%)
Wheat Holds for Gains on Monday, as Crop Ratings Remain Steady

The wheat complex saw strength across most contracts on Monday. Chicago SRW futures were 11 1/2 to 13 1/4 cents higher on the day. KC HRW futures were 5 1/2 to 8 1/4 cents in the green at the close. MPLS...

KEN26 : 675-2s (+0.82%)
KEK26 : 667-2s (+1.25%)
MWK26 : 6.7600s (unch)
ZWK26 : 621-4s (+2.18%)
ZWN26 : 629-6s (+2.11%)
Soybeans Start the Week with a Double Digit Rally

Soybeans were up 10 to 13 1/2 cents across the 2026 contracts on Monday, with deferreds up 5 to 9 ½ cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 13 3/4 cents at $11.16 3/4. Soymeal futures...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.1619 (+1.28%)
ZLN26 : 71.67s (+0.48%)
ZMN26 : 327.8s (+2.73%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 10.9845 (+0.92%)
ZSX26 : 1165-6s (+0.87%)
ZSK26 : 1177-2s (+1.16%)
ZSN26 : 1192-0s (+1.15%)
Shootin' the Bull about improvements in marketing abilities

Futures traders continued to narrow basis spreads starting off the week.  Although not the best marketing price structure, it is improved greatly from last week, and second only to two weeks ago.

Crop Progress

Crop Progress - 2026-04-27

MWN26 : 6.9450s (+0.18%)
ZSN26 : 1192-0s (+1.15%)
XBM26 : 218.50s (+0.46%)
XEU26 : 72.00 (-0.12%)
SWQ26 : 427.10s (-1.88%)
ZSBAUS.CM : -0.6106 (+1.02%)
ZON26 : 348-4s (+3.11%)
ZRN26 : 11.110s (-0.54%)
MLU26 : 209.00s (-0.12%)
Y2K26 : 2,662s (unch)
ZCN26 : 469-2s (+1.24%)
ZCDAUS-BIW.CM : 15,671,136 (unch)
Soybeans in Rally Mode on Monday

Soybeans are up 11 to 15 cents across most contracts on Monday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 15 cents at $11.17 1/4. Soymeal futures are up $9.50 to $9.70 in the front months, with...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.1619 (+1.28%)
ZLN26 : 71.67s (+0.48%)
ZMN26 : 327.8s (+2.73%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 10.9845 (+0.92%)
ZSX26 : 1165-6s (+0.87%)
ZSK26 : 1177-2s (+1.16%)
ZSN26 : 1192-0s (+1.15%)
Wheat Posting Monday Gains

The wheat complex is showing midday gains on Monday. Chicago SRW futures are 12 to 13 cents higher on the day. KC HRW futures are 6 to 9 ¼ cents in the green at midday. MPLS spring wheat are up 2 to...

KEN26 : 675-2s (+0.82%)
KEK26 : 667-2s (+1.25%)
MWK26 : 6.7600s (unch)
ZWK26 : 621-4s (+2.18%)
ZWN26 : 629-6s (+2.11%)
Corn Posting Midday Gains

Corn futures are trading with contracts up 4 to 5 ½ cents on Monday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 5 cents at $4.25 3/4. Monday morning’s Export Inspections report showed 1.644...

ZCZ26 : 489-4s (+1.08%)
ZCN26 : 469-2s (+1.24%)
ZCK26 : 460-6s (+1.26%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.5183 (+1.19%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.2533 (+1.36%)
Soybean Meal Prices Should Start Climbing Higher as Spreaders Unwind Trades, Crush Stays Strong

July soybean meal futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.

ZMN26 : 327.8s (+2.73%)
ZLN26 : 71.67s (+0.48%)

Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Sell Signal with a Weak Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 655-3
2nd Resistance Point 647-1
1st Resistance Point 640-1
Last Price 633-2s
1st Support Level 624-7
2nd Support Level 616-5
3rd Support Level 609-5

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52-Week High 766-4
Fibonacci 61.8% 692-7
Fibonacci 50% 670-1
Fibonacci 38.2% 647-3
Last Price 633-2s
52-Week Low 573-6

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